Unfortunately, I don't have it. I accidentally dropped it on a tile floor when carrying it from the office to the living room. There was no apparent physical damage but it would not work. I took it apart and posted a photo of the guts over on the calibration forum.

Larry

that's to bad, though it had age, being profiled by you and assuming it wasn't much $, could have been (shoulda/coulda/woulda) a first, small step for an owner.

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Just got my notice from Amazon that my VT65 has shipped says delivery next Tuesday that was fast can't wait. But it is being delivered by CEVA not to good of reviews with this company anyone have a experience with them. Now time to put my 65S2 back in the box to save for down the road hoping by the time i need another TV something decent will be available.

that's to bad, though it had age, being profiled by you and assuming it wasn't much $, could have been (shoulda/coulda/woulda) a first, small step for an owner.

Yeah, it was profiling perfectly. A calibration with the profiled D2 checked after with a measurement using only the i1 Pro still yielded insignificant differences. If I hadn't damaged it, I would have given it to the first that asked.

I've been running my VT60 with slides when it's not being used just to get over the theoretical susceptibility of the panel being damaged more easily in it's infancy. Whether it's correct or not to do according to my reading is up for debate, but it's what I'm doing anyhow. When I'm watching anything other than slides I set to format so as to have a full screen image.

However, last night, my wife and I watched Star Trek Into Darkness in 3d and I hooked the TV up to the network afterwards and browsed several shows on the Netflix app trying different things.

I couldn't change the format of the screen on either the 3d movie or Netflix so as to get a full screen image. Is that just how it is or am I missing something?

When I hit format on the remote with either of those situations nothing would happen. It was playing the 3d movie off of a PS3 and Netflix off the tv app.

The 3d was playing in 3d Cinema mode and it looked like the setting for the app changed to "internet"... neither has any format options?

Am I doing it wrong?

Does anyone have any information regarding this? I checked the set's manual but didn't see anything about it.

That is the behavior I get too. I couldn't find any way to change it. It must be disabled for 3D and for the apps. I'm not sure why. Maybe Panasonic would change it in a firmware update if enough people complained.

CNETs settings as well as Sound & Vision's settings both have their sharpness set at 50. The default THX Cinema setting also had the sharpness set at 50.

At first I thought CNET and S&V might have been a mistake but maybe it is not? I never saw them give settings that didn't have sharpness at 0 but would 2 different sites forget to change the sharpness?

Has anyone run tests in the sharpness levels? I know sharpness is not just a preference but gets set through calibration as well. I know the Disney WOW disc has a sharpness test but I haven't tested it out yet but wanted to get other people's thoughts on it, especially those with some calibration experience.

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There isn't a separate Game mode on the VT60, like there was with the 2012 Panasonic plasmas. Each picture mode has Game mode imbedded in the menu. Menu > Picture > Advanced picture > Game mode > On/Off

Got my 55VT60 today, one day earlier than the scheduled delivery date (thanks to Amazon and CEVA). The set is now in its break in period using a some full screen movies in a repeat loop. I did try some Blurays and all I can say is WOW! In the THX cinema and Home Theater modes, the picture is stunning with deep blacks and very good contrast and pop. This puppy is so much better than my old ST30 in every way. I had intended to break it in over a 5 day period but I'm not sure that I'll be to hold back the little boy inside of me insisting that I put on the stand and fire it up for keeps.

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There isn't a separate Game mode on the VT60, like there was with the 2012 Panasonic plasmas. Each picture mode has Game mode imbedded in the menu. Menu > Picture > Advanced picture > Game mode > On/Off

Game mode optimizes the TV for gaming which results in lower input lag. It does so by sacrificing some picture quality. I'm not sure exactly how that is achieved, but it's probably by shutting off certain processes.

If I change my 'game mode' settings to match the THX settings, will the picture look the exact same?

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There isn't a separate Game mode on the VT60, like there was with the 2012 Panasonic plasmas. Each picture mode has Game mode imbedded in the menu. Menu > Picture > Advanced picture > Game mode > On/Off

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Originally Posted by p3Orion

Game mode optimizes the TV for gaming which results in lower input lag. It does so by sacrificing some picture quality. I'm not sure exactly how that is achieved, but it's probably by shutting off certain processes.

Is there any in-depth review about if or how picture quality is decreased?

I have a 65" VT coming Tuesday. Upgrading from a 54" 2009 ST series Panny Plasma. I never used game mode on that plasma, but was wondering if i should for this plasma.

Obiviously game mode would be for the PS4, which in turn will be for blurays - hence my question.

I understand, but if you have the right signal you don't need scaling, de-interlacing and processing, period. Right? If the content is 1080p there is no issue. Then there is no scaling, ect. I don't doubt what you are saying is true, but when I am playing a 1080p PC game or running a 1080p blu-ray there is no need for processing. The native resolution is 1080P, not 1080i. The picture is soft on 1080i there is no question about it in my mind.

Not sure you can have it all. The newest Samsung for example, perhaps handles 1080i content better and has better processing, but I believe it has higher input lag than the Panny. So it makes for an inferior gaming screen. Also, people have slammed the remote control on the Samsung. I hate Samsung remotes. I'd consider an ergonomic remote a "basic feature".

I am not sure we disagree, my point is just that, when evaluating a display, I don't really consider anything other than how it handles content at its native resolution. The problem is that broadcast is at 1080i, correct? That is a technical limitation of the content, not the display. I am sure Samsung has better processing but aren't they more expensive and generally the Panny has the better picture, all things being equal?

My opinion is probably more forgiving because I got the display at going out of business prices blow-out prices. I'd probably expect more if I didn't get such a good deal.

Edit: I think it may be Panasonic itself that suffered the most from this deficiency. In the showroom, the display looks decidedly mediocre compared to the Samsung, and the salespeople push the Samsung for the "quad core processor". I think what you are talking about was obvious in the showroom.

I don't disagree with anything you've said. It's just that we're looking at things from a different perspective. Our priorities dictate our needs. For me and I suspect the majority here view a lot of tv OTA/ Cable or Satellite content including Netflix more than a 1080p blu-ray source or gaming. If you agree with that then you know how important overall video processing is/ should be. But even with what I've just said- nothing ever beats a pure 1080p native source and the spoils of having a set like the VT60 display it in all its glory. But as picky as we are- sometimes it needles me when I'm watching a tv show or a football game when I know my VT60 isn't up to par compared to a 4 year old Sammy plasma that I have in the bedroom. It's okay though because as you mentioned there's no perfect set out there. I know a couple of owners who've gone the other way and went with the Samsung F8500 plasma knowing they were going to sacrifice black level in order to gain better video processing. I would never consider that which is why I have the Oppo 103D in my chain to help with this issue and believe me it does so tremendously. I wish I had never purchased my bedroom Samsung C6500 a couple of year's back as I truly believe that If I didn't have a point of comparison it would have been one of those what you don't know won't hurt you type of thing for me today

For all you others out there here's my advice: If you're happy with your overall OTA/ cable content then leave everything be. If you feel that it is lacking and would like to see an improvement then yes consider an external video processor like the Oppo 103D. You'll see quite a difference. If you're not sure either way I still suggest you try it as it can't hurt to find out if it's worth it because we're a crazy picky bunch who will justify almost anything that improves PQ. Just make sure it has a good return policy once you come down to earth and realize that the cost outweighs the benefits

I don't disagree with anything you've said. It's just that we're looking at things from a different perspective. Our priorities dictate our needs. For me and I suspect the majority here view a lot of tv OTA/ Cable or Satellite content including Netflix more than a 1080p blu-ray source or gaming. If you agree with that then you know how important overall video processing is/ should be. But even with what I've just said- nothing ever beats a pure 1080p native source and the spoils of having a set like the VT60 display it in all its glory. But as picky as we are- sometimes it needles me when I'm watching a tv show or a football game when I know my VT60 isn't up to par compared to a 4 year old Sammy plasma that I have in the bedroom. It's okay though because as you mentioned there's no perfect set out there. I know a couple of owners who've gone the other way and went with the Samsung F8500 plasma knowing they were going to sacrifice black level in order to gain better video processing. I would never consider that which is why I have the Oppo 103D in my chain to help with this issue and believe me it does so tremendously. I wish I had never purchased my bedroom Samsung C6500 a couple of year's back as I truly believe that If I didn't have a point of comparison it would have been one of those what you don't know won't hurt you type of thing for me today

For all you others out there here's my advice: If you're happy with your overall OTA/ cable content then leave everything be. If you feel that it is lacking and would like to see an improvement then yes consider an external video processor like the Oppo 103D. You'll see quite a difference. If you're not sure either way I still suggest you try it as it can't hurt to find out if it's worth it because we're a crazy picky bunch who will justify almost anything that improves PQ. Just make sure it has a good return policy once you come down to earth and realize that the cost outweighs the benefits

My external processor is a Yamaha RX-V3900. It was a vast improvement when I had the VT50, much less so with the VT60.

Fred

Don't make 'em like they used to, but charge you double price, promise you steak but give you beans and rice.Just ain't enough good stuff!

Just got my notice from Amazon that my VT65 has shipped says delivery next Tuesday that was fast can't wait. But it is being delivered by CEVA not to good of reviews with this company anyone have a experience with them. Now time to put my 65S2 back in the box to save for down the road hoping by the time i need another TV something decent will be available.

I had my shipped from Best Buy and it was a contracted company. Not sure if it was CEVA, but whoever it was I had a good experience. Two guys delivered it. They said they opened it up at the warehouse and inspected it for any issues because anything that happens on the road comes out of their pocket. Of course they still let me open it up and inspect it before signing. Not sure if they would help with a stand or set up as I was not ready to do that yet.

They're also pretty easy to enter using the Panasonic iPad app. I've saved Dnice's, Sound and Vision's and a few others in the app. When you load one, it goes to Custom. It's an easy way to do side by side comparisons and then tweak as desired. Right now I'm using Dnice's day and night settings in Pro 1 and Pro 2 respectively. I'm also really happy with Cnet's Cinema settings.

I've been inputing setting using the Panasonic app but do not see the option for Professional1 or Professional 2, am I missing it?

My external processor is a Yamaha RX-V3900. It was a vast improvement when I had the VT50, much less so with the VT60.

You're absolutely correct. Same thing for me as well when I had the 65ST50 compared to my 65VT60. I still see quite an improvement though using the 103D on my VT60 which is great. The surprising thing is how great of a job it does on my online streaming sources. I use Netflix and Youtube a lot more than I ever did before as the PQ is tremendously better because of it.